WICxFundamentals Readiness Program

About the Program

This program aims to prepare learners for advanced certification by providing access to beginner-friendly fundamentals pathways. Approved applicants will be invited to enroll in one of the Foundations tracks below. Completion of one (1) Foundations track is required to qualify for a WIC certification scholarship.

Learners may choose from the following tracks:

AI Foundations – CodeSignal
Cybersecurity Foundations – Veeam
Microsoft, Claude, Databricks, OpenAI & Google courses (coming soon)

Each Foundations track provides introductory training aligned with its certification pathway. Scholarship recipients must complete their selected Foundations course to be eligible for program placement.

Who Qualifies?

Inclusive to all genders. Priority for women and historically underrepresented communities.
Must demonstrate interest in pursuing a Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, or AI certification.
Must complete a Foundations track to qualify for scholarship eligibility.

Learn More

http://womenincloud.com/workforce

If you have any questions,

please contact: wicskilling@womenincloud.com

Application Form

First Name*

Last Name*

Pronouns

Email Address*

Mobile Number (enter mobile number including country code)*

City*

State/Territory/Province*

Country*†

Zip*

Referred by*

Referred By (Other, if applicable)

If you are or have previously been employed what is your most recent industry:*

Industry (Other, if applicable)

250 Word Personal Statement*

Submit a 250 word personal statement on how this scholarship can transform your career.

Gender*†

Specify Gender (Other, if applicable)

Age Group (Please Specify)*†

What kind of career are you looking for?*

What is your current employment status?*†

Has Your Job Been Displaced due to Covid19?*

What Specialization are you interested in?*

Start Month*

Are you interested in receiving certification vouchers after you complete your specialization?*

Would you be interested in participating in a case study?*

If yes you can choose to remain anonymous. A WIC team member will reach out after you complete a specialization/professional certification to complete a case study.

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?*†

Other not listed:†

What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?*†

What is your annual household income?*†

†Demographic questions will be used for general analytical purposes only. Although your email address is sent along with your answers, your specific responses will not be linked to you in any way once the responses are analyzed. No third party will be given access to your responses. Only anonymous, numerical results from the demographic section will be visible.